Ages 5-11
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Kid Bits - Dealing with Grief
by ryanikoglu
When families deal with grief and mourning, sometimes stories help work through the grief and bring out the good parts. Here are some "chapter book" recommends, which often can be found in audio version.
Ida B. in book. Ida B. in audio.
Garden Of Eve in book.
Each Little Bird That Sings in book. Each Little Bird That Sings in audio.
Thirteen Little Blue Envelopes in the Teen Collection.
Missing May in book.
Samir And Yonatan in book.
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Story Jamboree
by StoryLaura
The first Downtown preschool storytime of the fall will begin on a silly, sleepy note with Go To Sleep Gecko and other tales of grumpy creatures who can’t get any sleep. Join us for stories, songs and other surprises beginning Tuesday, September 9th at 10:00 am and Wednesday, September 10th at 11:00 am at the Downtown Library Youth Department Story Corner!
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Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox (Audiobook)
by Cherie Lee
School's back in session soon and you might not have as much time to read for fun, but maybe you can still listen to a story while you walk, drive, knit, etc.
In this newest time-bending installment of the Artemis Fowl series Artemis must face his own younger self in a battle to find a cure for his mother's sudden deadly illness.
This audiobook was read by Enn Reitel while the previous audiobooks were read by Nathaniel Parker, though I didn't notice a huge difference in the characters voices, which is good. However, the previous audiobooks had fun music at the beginning and end whereas this one doesn't, so I did miss that. It was only little intros and outros, but I'd come to think of it as the Artemis Fowl theme song, so it's kind of like a TV show without a theme song now.
As for the story, personally I feel the books have lost their earlier pizazz, but this may just be because the stories tend to be more of the same thing. I really like Artemis as a character, but I found the stories more fun when he was more morally bankrupt (with just small feelings of remorse). So you'd think it'd be exciting for me to see his younger self again, but it was more frustrating because on one hand you have a character who hasn't gone through any of the character development that you know he will, and on the other is the older Artemis who has developed into a slightly less interesting character. Although, as I said, perhaps it's just that he hasn't changed as a character since the last book so there was just nothing much new to keep me interested. The plot also severely pushed the limits of my credulity even for a world were pixies live underground, and it was extremely confusing to boot. So not my favorite but I'd still read another if it came out.
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The Other Mozart (the life of the famous Chevalier de Saint-George) by Hugh Brewster
by Tahira
Born a slave Joseph Bolonge was renamed Joseph Bolonge, the Chevalier de Saint-George by his father and master. He was taken to France and taught to fence, play the violin and compose music. He overcame every obstacle, mingled with Marie Antoinette and Mozart. Hugh Brewster captures the life of a remarkable man in this historical account.
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Kid Bits - Back To SCHOOL
by ryanikoglu
Here are some "Back to School" books for young children: Ready, Set, Preschool!, It's Time For School With Tallilah, I Love School!, Bunny School: A Learning Fun-For-All, Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready For Kindergarten, The Bus Stop, D.W.'s Guide To Preschool. If you'd like to know what professionals suggest for parents, you may explore the Discovery Education web site or, PBS Parents web site.
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Author Jim Benton event for kids is FULL
by erin
While we are very excited about New York Times Bestselling author, Jim Benton's, 2:00 PM appearance tomorrow for kids in grades K-5 we are also sorry to report that this program is now FULL. We are unable to take any additional registrations at this time. However, our new FALL calendar events for kids is now out - pick-up your copy of JUMP today at any AADL location. Jim Benton is the author of the Dear Dumb Diary series and the Franny K. Stein series.
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The Road to Paris by Nikki Grimes
by Tahira
A foster child finds out who she is and where she belongs in Nikki Grimes, The Road to Paris. This Coretta Scott King Honor book is a powerful story of love, prayer and family.
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WHoa! Wild Animals! - Jeff Corwin Books
by ryanikoglu
You see him on TV! Here's the Jeff Corwin Experience on our NEW BOOKS Shelves.
Into Wild Amazonia;
Into Wild Galapagos;
Into Wild Africa;
Into Wild Madagascar; and more.
If you LOVE to read about wild life, checkout the Kids Magazines:
ZooBooks;
Cousteau Kids;
Ranger Rick;
National Geographic Kids.
Looking for gift ideas?
Magazine subscriptions make a wonderful gift that goes all year!
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Creativity Camp Theme of the Week: Tell Me a Story- The Wide World of Stories and Tales
by Cherie Lee
From anime, to comic strips, to printmaking, and making books, discover how stories are told through art and how you can create stories and books with your own art. This week the library will be featuring Caldecott Award Winning Books and a variety of guides on comics, illustration, and book design techniques. These can be found on the pillar directly to the right of the new books shelf. Come sharpen your pencils and your art skills! Are you the next Caldecott winner?
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Basket 101 - Wed Aug. 13 @ Downtown
by ryanikoglu
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Another session of BASKETS 101 will be on
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 10-11:30 am,
in the Youth Department of the Downtown Library.
This program was most rewarding for kids in upper elementary grades.
Younger grade kids can succeed if they come with a dedicated "Helper".
Middle School and High School ages enjoy this activity,
and are welcome to join in.